Are you sitting comfortably?

Choosing the right chair can make all the difference between relaxing and resting or enduring pain and discomfort while seated

There’s nothing like settling down in your favourite chair to relax the mind and body. Whether you’re watching your favourite programme on TV, reading a newspaper or having an afternoon nap, the right chair means you are supported in all the right places and feel cocooned in comfort. And, if we can’t be comfortable in our own home, then it’s not the sanctuary we deserve.

However, as the years pass, and our bodies begin to show the signs of ageing, relaxing is no longer quite as simple as plumping the cushions on that old squishy the process of sitting and standing can become ever more challenging, while good posture and supportive seating become increasingly more important.

Choosing the right chair

Leading occupational therapists stress the importance of sourcing seating that caters for our evolving needs as we age. Seeking to you means you’ll be able to recline in comfort for many years to come.

So what should you be looking for? In our youth, many of us relaxed in soft, cosseting armchairs and sofas, but older people pads to encourage strong posture and support your spine and other parts of your anatomy, including hips and knees.

Raising your legs can help avoid circulation problems, reduce swelling around the ankles due to water retention and aid the pumping of blood back to the heart, so investing in a chair with a footrest will encourage you to – quite literally – put your feet up.

Relax in comfort

Of course, most of us have a number of enjoy an afternoon knitting, crocheting or doing crossword puzzles or Sudoku, which demands we sit upright for long periods. Perhaps you like to slumber for an hour or two before supper, reclining at an angle to ensure a quality nap? Or maybe you enjoy immersing yourself in live sport on TV, watching the action from Test matches and golf tournaments from the moment the until the closing moments, which would mean settling down somewhere in between the two. So, optimum scope to enjoy your downtime.

All the support you need

But it’s not just how you’re seated that matters. As we age, mobility issues can mean that something we once took for granted – the process of sitting down itself – becomes an issue that can cause pain and discomfort. So, how would it be if you had a chair that raised to your level, cradling you securely as you lower yourself down? Many recline’ chairs that aid the process of sitting and standing, tilting upwards and forward at

Seating to suit you

As we all know, there isn’t a human bodies, so it’s important to speak to a specialist adviser about sourcing the right chair for you. Ensuring the various components sit correctly with your personal proportions is critical to comfort and longer-term health and wellbeing. made-to-measure service, creating bespoke seating for each client to ensure a product, you’ll have the option to design your own spec, with additional padding on a headrest, say, or extra lumbar support. Perhaps you’d like an inbuilt massage mechanism or the option to have a heated panel to soothe weary muscles or simply made-to-order, handbuilt option.

A chair with flair

support and comfort you need as you age, it doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style. Manufacturers have risen to the challenge of creating a range of furniture designs that blend with traditional to modern. Details such as button-backed cushions and winged backs are classic and sit seamlessly in period properties, while those with more contemporary tastes can opt for more pared-down styling. And, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting your upholstery fabric – from sleek leather to tactile chenilles, sumptuous velvets and beautiful bouclés, you’ll your new favourite chair. So what are you waiting for? Why not visit your local supplier or book a personal at-home consultation now?